TESOL Connections wins National Media Award

Alexandria, VA. 20 December 2012 – TESOL International Association has been honored with a gold award for TESOL Connections in the Monthly Newsletter/Communication category in Association TRENDS’ 2012 All-Media Contest. TESOL Connections was one of more than 420 entries in the association publications contest.

"TESOL is so pleased to be in the winners’ circle this year. We’re proud of the great work of the staff and the excellent contributions from the membership that has made TESOL Connections a 'must read' publication," said Rosa Aronson, TESOL Executive Director.

TESOL Connections is the monthly member e-newsletter for TESOL International Association. Much of the content comes directly from educators in the field.

The TRENDS All-Media Contest is an annual competition held exclusively for associations, recognizing the most creative and effective communication vehicles developed in the industry over the prior year. The 2012 competition included more than 420 entries in 22 categories of association communications.

TESOL will be honored at the 34th Annual Salute to Association Excellence, to be held in February 2013 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. The winning entry will be on display at the event, along with the other winners. As well as being honored at the Salute to Association Excellence, this year’s All-Media Contest winners will be featured in the January issue of TRENDS in print and online.

Association TRENDS is the national newspaper for association executives and suppliers, spotlighting the latest news, information, and trends in association management for the professional staff of international, national, state, regional, and local voluntary organizations.

Founded in 1966, TESOL International Association is a professional community of educators, researchers, administrators and students committed to advancing excellence in English language teaching for speakers of other languages worldwide. With more than 12,000 members representing 156 countries, TESOL fosters the exchange of ideas, research and peer-to-peer knowledge, and provides expertise, resources and a powerful voice on issues affecting the profession. TESOL engages tens of thousands of professionals to collaborate globally and create a world of opportunity for millions of people of all ages who want to learn English.